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WRX buying tips?

So I'm finally in the position to approach a dealership for a new WRX and was wondering if anyone has any good tips for trying to get a good deal? I've never bought a brand new car before so I'm not sure what to expect?

Some thoughts I had was to see if I could get winter tyres and rims thrown in? (I live in Canada ).

Also, is it true that subbies take a special oil filter, think I could ask for a bunch of those?
(I live 3 hours from the nearest dealership so won't be taking the car to the dealership for servicing. In Canada its illegal for them to void my warranty providing all the work is done at a registered mechanic, which it will be).

When you figure out exactly what options you want, email each and every fleet manager for all the dealers within 2 hours of your location and ask for a quote. Go from there. The less people you meet and the less time you spend at the dealer's the better.

See this thread and then read the forum that contains the thead also:Purchasing Tips
for more info. Happy shopping.

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I'm not sure how to handle the new 2011 coming out. I'm happy with either the 2010 or 2011, and would prefer which ever one can save me $$. Should I wait till the 2011's are for sale and then go looking for a 2010? Would that make it cheaper?

I'm not really looking at the limited as it has the same drivetrain as the base model

Originally Posted by SD_GR

When you figure out exactly what options you want, email each and every fleet manager for all the dealers within 2 hours of your location and ask for a quote. Go from there. The less people you meet and the less time you spend at the dealer's the better.

See this thread and then read the forum that contains the thead also:Purchasing Tips
for more info. Happy shopping.

Personally I'm waiting on the 11s to come out to see them in physical form. I'll most likely start shopping for a new one at that time. Very impressed with the 10s: don't get me wrong. So might be double impressed with the new line.

Thinking about getting an STI. We'll see what happens. Let us all know what route you decide to go with.

Taking this information i worked from the true dealer cost and figured 2%-3% profit was fair.

I took the spreadsheet with me and showed it to the salesperson and told them I believe 2-3 percent profit is fair.

The spreadsheet shows you're informed and pretty much ends the haggling. Following the tips on the site and using the spreadsheet will make the purchase stress free. No more wondering if you're getting a good deal or not.

Some interesting info - thanks. One weird one for me (not covered in the posted material) is how to handle the strong CDN$ versus the weak US$.

Right now the Canadian list price is CDN$33,395
And the US list price (in Canadian dollars) is CDN$25,105

Is it reasonable for me to use the US list price as my starting point (25% off the Canadian list price)? Right now the Canadian guys must be making huge $$ as the invoice price should be similar for both Canadian and American sellers?

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